There is no surprise that the rise in poverty in Bangladesh coincides with the political turmoil it is facing. Since the inception of the interim government’s regime, Dhaka has faced a multitude
The rise of radical Islamic influence under Yunus’s watch threatens to transform Bangladesh from a secular democracy into a theocratic state….writes Anna Mahjar-Barducci Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus’s transition from economist
Since taking power on August 8, 2024, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government—backed by the army and Islamist groups—has enabled an alarming rise in extremist influence…reports Asian Lite News The fall of Sheikh
Eliminating one of the country’s two dominant parties risks dismantling the multiparty framework essential to democratic governance. …reports Asian Lite News In the intricate political landscape of South Asia, the Awami League
The core question remains whether Rahman can provide leadership in politically turbulent times in Bangladesh….reports Asian Lite News Speculation is mounting in Bangladesh over the possible return of Tarique Rahman, son of
The protest has gained significant political traction over the past two weeks, drawing support from communities across Balochistan. Most prominen demand of the BNP is the release of Dr Mahrang Baloch and
Hasina alleged that BNP and its allies are aware of this ‘bitter truth’, and that is why they want to “foil the election,” slated for January 7, and “overthrow the government…reports Asian
The Bangladeshi Government denies any implication that the ‘masked individuals’ on motorcycles are presumed to be supporters of the ruling party…reports Asian Lite News Amid the ongoing political violence in the country,
The minority community leaders and political observers said, this is an open threat, evoking grim memories of a wave of attacks by the BNP-Jamaat men unleashed in the past….reports Sumi Khan Bangladesh’s
What worries most Bengali liberals is that the Jamaat-e-Islami has actually managed to strike a deal with the US through their Pakistani mentors who are now pushing for a united lslamist alliance